Which of the following events is NOT part of the explanation of how tornadoes form?
A. Convection currents are formed when warm air rises
B. The air mass is set spinning by the Coriolis effect
C. Strong, dry air cold fronts collide with warm humid air moving north
D. Latent heat (energy) is released from the condensation of water vapor
E. None of these is correct
Answer: B
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